New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Michael Bloom Media Relations) Brittni Paiva, Hawaii's 23-year-old ukulele phenomenon, announces the release of BRITTNI PAIVALIVING UKULELE (Talmidim Productions, TPDVD-0611, 80 minutes, NTSC) The film features live performances, interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, a music video, and a section with ukulele lessons. Produced and directed by award-winning Maui filmmaker Kenneth K. Martinez Burgmaier, the film was recently world-premiered at the Temecula (CA) International Film Festival.
Brittni takes the viewer on tour with her across the islands of Hawaii as well as to Australia (the Cairns Ukulele Festival). Her various passions are featured, from her love for the ocean (she goes from fishing in Hilo to surfing at
Waikiki Beach), to trekking across lava fields, drag racing (!), and a fascinating visit to a ukulele factory.
Musicians from Hawaii and elsewhere (Herb Ohta San,
Brother Noland, Charles Brotman,
Keoki Kahumoku, Tom Scott,
Daniel Ho) comment on her unique ukulele style ?one that is influenced by jazz, blues, rock, pop, Hawaiian, and world music. There's also a dreamlike music video that depicts Brittni time-traveling to ancient Japan, where she meets Samurai warriors, Taiko Drummers, and views a special Japanese ceremony.
Preview the music video: https://bit.ly/v5l2BW
Preview the DVD : Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NlVnSQLYnc
Breaking News: Renowned jazz saxophonist Tom Scott will produce Brittni's next CD.
Details of this 2012 release will be announced soon.
"... [Brittni is] recognized as the finest female ukulele player in Hawaii." - Woodrow Wilkins, AllAboutJazz.com
"Paiva possesses a true jazzwoman's sensibilities, a keen ear tilted to melodic and improvisational possibilities." - Mark Tucker, Folk & Acoustic
Music Exchange
"Brittni brings a whole new spirit to the music and to the instrument." - John Schroeter, author of Between the Strings: The Secret Lives of Guitars (quoted in American Profile magazine).
www.BrittniPaiva.com
